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BN61 ZSP

2011 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V6088,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 142,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front osf wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake.

Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in inside side wall, no cords exposed, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,771 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm tread, worn uneven on inside edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken off body (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside front disc corroded on edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,882 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,882 miles

Front Inner tyres wearing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,064 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,162 miles

Advise o/s rear has cut in tyre wall but not through to cord

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V60?

Based on 342,864 MOT tests across 35,885 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
8,252
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,019
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,756
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BN61 ZSP is a 2011 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,019 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 ZSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V60 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN61 ZSP registered?

BN61 ZSP is a 2011 Volvo V60, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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